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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.76, 983.21 and 398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.76, 983.21 and 398.52 is: 596.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.76 : 983.21 = 398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.76/983.21 = 398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.76x = 983.21 × 398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.76x = 391,824.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,824.93/656.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.61

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